Supervises and coordinates the management of an educational center, promoting improvements in the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of its operation.

Lead and manage an educational center, improving its quality and operational efficiency.

Acquire the necessary skills to make strategic decisions and ensure autonomy and accountability in the educational organization.

What it prepares you for

This master’s program will prepare you to:

  • Understand the psycho-sociological characteristics of students and their environment, how they think, and how they react to the world around them.
  • Be aware of the organization of the center and its internal dynamics, the curricular development of the subjects, the didactic strategies and skills and the learning objectives..
  • Learning to control the sense of evaluation and the sense of quality and teaching vocation, as well as to develop training initiatives and didactic and communicative skills.
  • To acquire the necessary tools to carry out competitive educational projects in order to make them the most attractive option for families.
  • Individually assess your management and leadership capabilities through a personalized tutoring program.

You will be able to work as a director in various educational institutions:

  • School
  • Nursery
  • Childcare centers, primary, secondary, high school, and vocational training
  • Special Education Schools
  • Adult Education Centers
  • Public educational centers (always respecting the regulations established by the administration).

Some of the positions you can hold include:

  • General Director or Deputy Director of an Educational Institution
  • Manager of an Educational Institution
  • Area, Cycle, or Educational Stage Coordinator
  • Head of Studies
  • Secretary of Educational Institutions
  • Human Resources Director of an Educational Institution
  • Communication Director of an Educational Institution
  • Educational Project Designer
  • Educational Entrepreneur
  • Educational Consultant

Who is the target audience?

Access is open to

It is ideal for those who are interested in developing their career in the field of school management and/or who wish to deepen their knowledge of leadership and management techniques in order to professionalize their functions.

NOTE

Foreign students whose mother tongue is not Spanish must demonstrate a B2 level in this language by means of an official certification no older than 5 years and presented before enrollment in the Master’s program.

Do you have any doubts?

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Data of interest

Title

Master’s Degree in Leadership and Management for Quality in Educational Institutions

This degree will be awarded by the Francisco de Vitoria University.
Credits

60 ECTS

Branch and Field of Knowledge

Social and Legal Sciences – Educational Sciences

Vacancies Offered

30 hours on-site
300 hours online

Modality

In-Person

Online*

For the online modality, please contact Magister.
Schedule

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
17:00 – 21:00 hours.

Duration

October 2025 – June 2026

Address

Francisco de Vitoria University. Ctra. Majadahonda Km. 1,800. 28223 Pozuelo de Alarcón. Madrid

Implementation Timeline

The Master’s Degree in Leadership and Management for Quality in Educational Institutions was first implemented in the 2010/2011 academic year, according to RD 1393/2007. It is a continuation of the previous Master’s in Leadership and Management for Quality in Educational Institutions, which was offered by the University for 13 editions as an internal qualification.

Study Plan

CAR
SEM
CRD
Education Systems and School Management
Comparative Analysis of Different Educational Systems
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
1 SEM
2
Management of Educational Institutions
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
1 SEM
2
2. Organization of Educational Centers
Strategic Management, Educational Planning, and Innovation
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
ANUAL
5
Organizational Psychology: Group Work and Communication
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
ANUAL
3
Culture, Climate, and Values in Educational Organization
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
1 SEM
2
3. Planning and Management of Educational Organizations
Institutional Documents and School Supervision
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
1 SEM
4
Commercial Management and Marketing
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
1 SEM
2
Management of Human and Material Resources in Educational Institutions
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
ANUAL
4
ICT in Educational Management
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
1 SEM
2
Quality Management and Evaluation of Educational Institutions
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
1 SEM
4
4. Key Factors for Effective Management: Leadership, Communication, Decision-Making and Conflict Resolution
Leadership: Diagnosis, Development, and Evaluation
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
1 SEM
4
The Decision-Making Process
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
2 SEM
2
Sources of Conflict in School Organizations and Action Guidelines
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
2 SEM
2
Interpersonal Communication Techniques
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
2 SEM
2
5. Internships
External Internships
CAR
SEM
CRD
PE
2 SEM
8
6. Research Orientation
Research Methodology applied to the management of educational centers.
CAR
SEM
CRD
OP
2 SEM
6
Advanced data analysis in school management
CAR
SEM
CRD
OP
2 SEM
4
7. Master’s Thesis
Master’s Final Project
CAR
SEM
CRD
TFM
2 SEM
12

Practices

Selection process
The internship coordinator sends the candidates to the companies, which select the student based on his or her experience, qualities and skills.
2.Follow-up
During the internship, the student is assigned two tutors: Company Tutor and University Tutor. The Company, by agreement, undertakes to monitor, advise, support and evaluate the progress of the students, guaranteeing guidance and consultation of the student.
Completion
At the end of the externship, the company tutor will provide an evaluation report that contributes to the evaluation of these students.

200 hours

of internships in the on-site modality and 140 hours of internships in the on-site modality. online

These are optional and correspond to 8 ECTS.

In which the student will integrate into the work teams of external institutions as a professional to gain experience and the necessary skills for professional practice.

Click the link below to see where you can complete your internship:

  1. List of External Internship Centers for the Online Modality

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Faculty

Price of the Postgraduate 25/26

Title of title

Master’s Degree in
Direction and Management for Quality
Educational Centers

Full Price

6.600€

Reservation Plaza

1.708€

Tuition fees

4.892€

Scholarships and grants

Dirigido a titulados universitarios con un rendimiento académico sobresaliente.

Contribuye a la igualdad de oportunidades

Para que continúen formándose en la Universidad Francisco de Vitoria

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We look forward to meeting you!

We tell you step by step how to complete the admission process.

1

Fill in the form to receive your request. When we receive your data we will proceed to register you in the Candidate Portal and you will have access to your personal area where you will have to attach the documents corresponding to your process.

 

2

Once the admissions committee has evaluated your application, we will send you the resolution by e-mail. In case of a positive resolution, you will have 15 calendar days to reserve your place through the Candidate Portal (see table of fees).

3

In parallel to your admission you will be able to apply for the scholarship that fits your profile. You can see our scholarships by clicking on the button below.

4

Once the self-enrollment period is open, you will receive instructions from the Master’s Coordination to do it in the University Portal. To do so, you must have provided all the necessary documentation for your admission.

It is important that you read the admissions guide and consult with your advisor to confirm your program access documentation.

View Complete Guide (PDF)

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I start the admission process?

You must complete the admission form or you can send us an email to postgrado@ufv.es so that we can register you in the Candidate Portal and you can upload the requested admission and registration documents.

What are the steps for the admission process?

  1. Request registration in the candidate’s portal through postgrado@ufv.es.
  2. Upload the required documentation.
  3. Conduct the intake interview*.
  4. To reserve a place in case of admission
  5. Submit the certified copies of the degree and/or grades that correspond in each case.

*The admission interview is only required for certain master’s degrees.

What documentation do I have to upload to the applicant portal?

General Documentation:

  • Completed and electronically signed Admission Application Form.
  • Updated Curriculum Vitae.
  • Motivation letter.
  • 2 letters of recommendation*.
  • Photocopy of the front and back of your ID card or passport
  • A recent, passport-size, color photograph
  • University degree that qualifies access to the master’s degree

*Letters of recommendation are required for certain programs.

Academic documentation:

University Master’s Degrees

If you have studied in Spain:

  • Certified copy of both sides of the university degree (in case the degree has not been issued, you must submit the Supplementary Certification to the Degree).
  • Certified copy of your transcript (academic record) if you are applying to any of the following master’s degree programs:
    • Master’s Degree in Advanced Therapies in Biomedicine
    • Master’s Degree in General Health Psychology

If you are a graduate of a foreign university within the European Higher Education Area (EHEA):

  • Certified copy on all sides of the university degree together with its sworn translation in case it is in a language other than Spanish.
  • Certified copy of the transcript of grades (academic record) together with its sworn translation in case it is in a language other than Spanish.

If you are a graduate from an educational system outside the European Higher Education Area (EHEA)

  • Certified copy on all sides of the university degree, duly legalized and apostilled, together with its sworn translation in case it is in a language other than Spanish.
  • Certified copy of the transcript of grades (academic record), duly legalized, together with its sworn translation in case it is in a language other than Spanish.

Master’s degrees

  • University degree, together with its sworn translation in case it is in a language other than Spanish.

When do I know whether or not I am admitted to a master’s program?

Once all documents have been validated and the admission interview has been conducted, if applicable, you will receive an email notification from the admissions committee with the resolution of your application within 48/72 hours.

This period may be extended in periods of high demand.

What is the deadline to reserve a place?

Once you have received the decision of the admissions committee, if it is favorable, you will have a period of 15 days to pay the reservation fee.

*If you do not make the reservation within the stipulated period, your place will be made available to another candidate.
**The period of 15 days may be reduced if the application for admission is within the last three weeks prior to the start of classes of the Postgraduate Program, or if there is a reduced number of vacancies to fill the group.

How can I pay the reservation fee?

Once admission has been notified, you will be able to reserve your place from the candidate’s portal through a secure payment gateway.

I have already reserved my place. How can I register?

The academic coordination team will contact you by email a few days before the start of the master’s program with a guide that includes all the steps to follow so that you can self-enroll.

*In order to be able to perform the self-registration you will have to have provided all the documentation.

How can I find out about UFV scholarships and how can I apply for them?

By clicking on the following link to Scholarships you can find out about all the scholarships we offer, the requirements and how to apply for them.
If you are a UFV Alumni you have access to a 20% scholarship on tuition fees.

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